Yellow-billed Teal
NameYellow-billed Teal
Common NameYellow-billed Teal
Scientific NameAnas flavirostris
FamilyAnatidae
Wingspan (cm)61.5
Length (cm)40.5
Weight (g)400
Plumage DetailsThe head and neck are dusky brown, often finely streaked. The body is mottled grey-brown with darker spots on the breast and flanks, and paler underparts. A prominent iridescent green speculum, bordered by black and white, is visible on the secondary flight feathers. The legs and feet are greyish.
Vocalization / CallMales produce a soft, wheezy whistle or a low 'peep'. Females have a typical duck quack, though generally softer than larger duck species.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatswetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in South America, primarily in the Andes and southern cone regions, including Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Falkland Islands, Peru, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, and Uruguay.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow bill with black tip, Mottled grey-brown body plumage, Dark cap, Iridescent green speculum on wing
Description
The Yellow-billed Teal is a small dabbling duck characterized by its distinctive bright yellow bill with a black tip. Its plumage is generally mottled grey-brown, and it is commonly found in freshwater wetlands across South America, where it feeds on aquatic vegetation and invertebrates.
